Nagpur
(Maharashtra): The export of Lord Ganesha idols from
Maharashtra's Nagpur district has registered an increase,
as demand has been spurred by Ganesh Utsav. "We have exported
idols to New York, Dubai, Canada. Idols were exported
to China for an exhibition," said Rajesh Churasia, a businessman
dealing in idols. "We get orders through relatives of
Indians staying overseas, who are regular clients. Our
customers who have gone abroad because of some work also
place orders," he added. Sculpting of idols begins months
before the festival. The festival will continue for 10
days and then the idols would be taken out in grand processions
and immersed in various water bodies. -August
24, 2009